How To Make The Phillies Champions Again
Ever since Ryan Howard’s ground ball rolled harmlessly to Nick Punto to end game 5 of the NLDS, and ended all hope of another Phillies world championship, there has been a lot of speculation on
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With Mayberry At 1st, Phillies Have Nothing But Options In Leftfield
Come opening day of the 2012 baseball season, the Phillies will have Hunter Pence standing in right field and Shane Victorino a few hundred feet to the left in center. While Pence may be the
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Is The Phillies 2008 Championship Honeymoon Over?
In 2009 when the Phillies lost in the World Series to the New York Yankees I was sad but I did not get upset the way I would have pre-2008, I felt lucky just to
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Phils Get Out Quick, But Are Slowed Down By Cardinals Bullpen
The Phillies veteran infield made a major contribution in Saturday night's winning effort over the Cardinals and they helped the Fightins' to a quick lead in the first inning last night in game two, but
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Cliff Lee Coughs Up 4-0 Lead, As Phils Fall To The Cardinals 5-4
Despite jumping on the Cardinals early, the Phillies fell to St. Louis by a 5-4 score in game two of their National League Division Series and this one hurt because the Phils had everything lined
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Howard, Phillies Offense Bails Out Halladay In Game 1
The Phillies have picked up their first win of the postseason, taking down the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6. The NLDS got off to a sour start for the Phillies, as Roy Halladay opened the playoffs
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For Phils To Win, Utley And Howard Need To Come Through
After receiving the satisfaction of eliminating the Braves from playoff contention, the Phillies focus has shifted to the playoffs. Philadelphia’s infield has had a less-than-stellar year plagued with injuries and mediocre stats, but it’s playoff
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Phils Anxious For Utley’s Return
When Roy Halladay took the mound Wednesday afternoon, there was one win separating the Phillies and a playoff spot. With Huston looking for a sweep, the Doc made sure Philly would be in the playoffs
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Six Run Inning Powers Phillies To Victory
In the first of a four game set with the Milwaukee Brewers, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel opted to play a different lineup, resting Ryan Howard, Raul Ibanez, and the injured Chase Utley, and playing Wilson
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Lee Stays Hot, Guides Phillies To Third Straight Win
Cliff Lee has been nothing short of spectacular in the month of August. Entering Wednesday’s game against the Reds, the lefthander was 4-0 with an ERA of 0.58. He had allowed just two runs in
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